This soft silk maru obi is a remarkable piece featuring approximately 1000 tapestry-woven (tsume tzure) stripes of varying widths. It culminates in a scene depicting several chidori (plovers). The asymmetry in the chidori section required cutting the adjacent stripes just above it. Adorned with gold metallic thread inserts, this extraordinary belt might have been crafted for a special formal function, signifying its time-consuming and expensive creation. Despite minor imperfections, it remains in very good condition, measuring 12 inches (30 cm) x 162 inches (411 cm).